The Hunter Academy of Sport achieved a ‘Summer of Success’ across all of their 19 sports.

RUNNING HARD: Emma Bradford was selected in the NSW Rugby 7s team, joining a host of Academy athletes who enjoyed state honours in the last 12 months.

Ranging from rugby 7s to ten pin bowling, the region’s young rising superstars excelled not just in the Hunter region, but nationwide, with results showcasing the pure talent of the athletes within the academy.

“Last year was a terrific year for the Hunter Academy, with 11 of our past athletes representing Australia in RIO, combining for one gold and three silver medals,” CEO Brett O’Farrell said.

“But to see such great results over summer across many different sports from our current crop of athletes is just as rewarding for the organisation.”

From January 16-21, 10 Hunter Academy basketball athletes travelled to Albury to represent NSW Country and compete in the Australian Junior Country Basketball Cup against visiting teams from Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and New Zealand.

Academy Sailing athletes Brin Liddell took first place at the Sabot National Championships in Hobart, and Tom Dawson and Luke Sullivan won the Flying 11 state championships.